Max Gate
Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was designed and built by Thomas Hardy for his own use in 1885 and he lived there until his death in 1928.
- Tourist attraction
- …is operated by the National Trust
- Opening hours: April 5–September 30 Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Description: Grade I historic house in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK
- Address: Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2AB
- Email: maxgate@nationaltrust.org.uk
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mount Pleasant henge and Dinosaur Museum.
Mount Pleasant henge
Mount Pleasant henge is a Neolithic henge enclosure in the English county of Dorset. Mount Pleasant henge is situated 1,800 feet east of Max Gate.
Dinosaur Museum
The Dinosaur Museum is a museum presenting dinosaurs… Dinosaur Museum is situated 4,100 feet northwest of Max Gate.
Dorchester South railway station
Dorchester South is one of two railway stations that… Dorchester South railway station is situated 4,000 feet west of Max Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Poundbury and Charlton Down.
Charlton Down
Charlton Down is a new village in Dorset, England… Charlton Down is situated 3½ miles northwest of Max Gate.
Max Gate
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Latitude
50.70808° or 50° 42′ 29″ north
Longitude
-2.42001° or 2° 25′ 12″ west
Open location code
9C2VPH5H+6X
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Max Gate” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “マック・スゲート”
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Highlights include Conquer Barrow and Kensington Walk Park.
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